Culinary Institute Inc
Houston, Texas · Private, for-profit · 313 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $30,428 |
| All families (average) | $30,428 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $41,359 | +$6,550 | clears the bar | $26,531 | 4.1 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,608 | -$201 | falls short | $12,250 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 100% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.